Chapter 19 The Princess's Beloved Dog 5 The princess teaches the puppy how to kiss...
The woodshed was brightly lit by torches, casting the general's tall shadow on the wall, dark and oppressive.
Yuezhi stood before him, her figure appearing even more slender against the contrast of her armor, like a veil of light gauze in the moonlight, delicate and frail.
“Your Highness, please return with me.” The general’s voice was deep. “You are a princess, and I am a military officer. We should both fulfill our duties and not disappoint the Emperor.”
Yuezhi shook her head, her long, loose hair fluttering slightly: "There are many ways to fulfill my duties. I can do business, farm, or treat the sick and save lives. I don't necessarily have to sacrifice my freedom for the rest of my life."
Her voice was soft, yet sharp, “If we’re talking about fulfilling what you call your duty, the one who should be stepping forward right now is Father. His cowardice lies in not daring to risk his life to protect the country. Why should I have to sacrifice my life’s happiness to make up for it?”
The general frowned: "This is the princess's duty."
"Duty?" Yuezhi laughed, her voice bitter. "My three older sisters, aren't they all precious daughters of noble birth? Why must I be sent for a political marriage? It's just because they think I'm unloved and easy to bully."
She looked up and stared directly at the general: "I once admired you as a towering hero, but now, you're nothing more than someone who helps them bully me."
The general was speechless for a moment.
Yuezhi took a step forward, her voice even colder: "With your loyalty, do you dare to go to the palace of those three princesses and ask them to fulfill this 'duty'?"
A flash of pain crossed the general's eyes. He suddenly reached out to grab her wrist. Almost at the same time, a white figure burst through the window like lightning!
Pei Heng charged in like a raging snowball, knocking over two soldiers carrying torches.
Amidst the flying sparks, he leaped and tackled the general to the ground, his four claws gripping the armor tightly, his sharp teeth pressed against the general's throat.
"Back off!" Yuezhi immediately stepped forward, snatched the sword from the general's waist, drew it, and shouted sharply at the soldiers outside, "All of you, retreat three miles away! Otherwise, your general will be dead instantly!"
The general gasped for breath beneath the canines, which tightened around him, pressing on his breathing until they were almost piercing his throat.
It is a great disgrace that a general could not die on the battlefield, but instead died in the mouth of a dog while chasing a runaway princess!
The general's will to survive and his pride made him relent, and he roared at the soldier: "Do as she says!"
The soldiers looked at each other, put away their weapons, and retreated.
Once the soldiers and the torchlight inside and outside the woodshed had disappeared into the mountains, Yuezhi quickly packed her luggage, threw away the sword, and nimbly mounted her horse: "Aheng, let's go!"
Pei Heng let out a low growl, leaving a bloody mark on the general's neck with his claws, then leaped up and landed steadily on the horse behind Yue Zhi.
"Giddy up!" Yuezhi pulled on the reins, and the horse galloped away.
The night breeze brushed against his face. Pei Heng glanced back at the receding village and gently rested his chin on the princess's shoulder.
Half an hour later, having heard no sounds of pursuit following them, the man and the dog found a Guanyin temple to stay in.
Moonlight filtered through the broken tiles, illuminating the dusty statue.
Pei Heng carefully carried the bedding in his mouth and made a comfortable nest in the corner.
"You should rest." He gently nudged Yuezhi's arm with his nose, his voice muffled. "I'll set up a barrier so those people can't find this place."
Yuezhi's face was a little pale, but she still touched his ear: "Don't use up too much of your demon power."
"I'm very powerful!" Pei Heng immediately puffed out his chest, his fluffy tail sweeping up a small patch of dust. "This barrier is nothing."
When Yuezhi finished cleaning up her period and brought the dog back, the big white dog was anxiously circling the bedding. Seeing her return, he immediately came closer and sniffed, his ears drooping: "Still bleeding... It's all my fault..."
Yuezhi couldn't help but laugh, reaching out to ruffle the soft fur on his head: "Silly dog, all girls are like that, what does it have to do with you?"
She lay down in bed, and Pei Heng immediately pressed himself against her, gently pressing his warm belly against her lower abdomen. The warmth seeped through her thin clothes, and Yuezhi sighed comfortably.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
Yuezhi was startled, but Pei Heng had already skipped and run to open the door, smelling a familiar scent.
A clay pot squeezed through the crack in the door first, then the tabby cat nimbly slipped in, glanced at them, and jumped onto the offering table, curling up behind the Guanyin statue.
"This is……"
Yuezhi lifted the lid of the casserole, and a rich aroma immediately wafted out. A few pieces of blood-nourishing and qi-boosting medicinal herbs floated in the golden chicken soup, and a whole plump chicken lay at the bottom.
Pei Heng carefully sat down next to her, his tail curled around her bottom, and said with concern, "I cooked this. You miscarried, you should eat something nourishing."
Yuezhi scooped up a spoonful of soup and couldn't help but laugh: "This isn't a miscarriage."
But she was menstruating and had just been disturbed from her sleep, so she was indeed a little hungry. She tore off a large piece of chicken and fed it to him. "That night... didn't count as mating."
Pei Heng tilted his head, looking rather silly, and asked, "Then how do I count?"
Yuezhi blushed and lowered her head to blow on the soup: "You...you go ask other demon beasts..."
"But you've already touched me there, we're already a couple!" Pei Heng rubbed against her anxiously, losing his appetite for meat.
After coaxing him to eat and drink his fill, chew some mint leaves, and wash and rinse his hands with water, his mouth felt refreshed again. Only then did Yuezhi look at him seriously and explain, "We haven't had a ceremony or any witnesses, so we're not considered partners."
Seeing his ears droop down, looking pitiful, she added softly, "But I really like you. Can't we just stay like this?"
"I don't want to be liked like a pet!" Pei Heng suddenly became agitated, and a faint white light emanated from his body.
The next second, a white-haired youth with animal ears and a tail appeared naked in front of her. He still maintained the habits of a dog, pounced on her and eagerly licked her cheek, his hands clumsily groping her body.
"Pei Heng!" Yue Zhi was pushed down onto the quilt by him, and feeling ticklish from the rubbing, she quickly cupped his face in her hands.
The two started arguing, when a cold snort came from the offering table.
The tabby cat stood up, elegantly flicked its tail, and nimbly leaped out of the window, disappearing into the night.
Looking at the handsome yet still somewhat childish face before her, Yuezhi gazed into his clear eyes and softly asked, "Do you really want to be with me forever? But demons live so long, and mortals are so fragile. Are we really a good match?"
"We can form a pact!" Pei Heng's eyes sparkled, eager and sincere. "If we form a pact, we can share lifespans. I will cultivate diligently and protect you forever, staying by your side!"
His warm breath brushed against her lips.
Yuezhi suddenly recalled those hypocritical confessions in the deep palace, the unspoken expectations, and even the so-called love and affection, which were nothing more than empty words made by them to gain benefits.
No one has ever been as sincere and passionate as him, willing to share his lifespan with her, for no other reason than love.
She felt a pang in her heart. Her longing for true love had repeatedly turned into disappointment, but this silly dog had traveled a long way to see her and was devoted to her.
Seeing his reflection in her eyes, Yuezhi suddenly realized that this was an opportunity, a serendipitous encounter.
For the first eighteen years, she had given her heart and soul to no one, but she abandoned those past experiences and met someone who now firmly stands by her side, a soft and sincere heart that also longs to be accepted.
I don't want to refuse, and I don't want to miss out.
She smiled, the word almost overflowing from her overflowing heart, involuntarily.
"Okay," she heard herself say.
Pei Heng was stunned, a surge of overwhelming joy rushed to his head, and he was so happy that he wanted to lick her again, but she gently stopped him.
"Why do you always lick? Your face is all sticky from your licking." Yuezhi gave him a helpless look, tilted her head back, gently cupped his face, and tenderly pressed her lips to his.
He murmured between breaths, "That's right."
Pei Heng froze completely, the tips of his ears turning a lovely pink.
Her lips were soft and warm, like newly opened gardenia petals, with a cool minty scent between them. He opened his eyes wide, at a loss, and could see the thin shadows cast by her trembling eyelashes under her eyes.
"Close your eyes." She held his lips in her mouth, her voice muffled, her warm breath brushing against the corner of his lips.
Pei Heng obediently closed his eyes, but his senses became even more acute.
She tentatively licked the crevice of his lips, and he let out a puppy-like whimper, awkwardly parting his lips slightly, his body muscles tensing up.
When her tongue gently probed inside, his breathing suddenly quickened, and the tips of his ears turned so red they seemed about to bleed.
Yuezhi guided him to place his hands on her waist. The burning heat of his palms seeped through her thin shirt, and she could feel his rapid heartbeat gradually merging with her own.
At first, it was just a gentle touch, but gradually, Pei Heng, without any instruction, deepened the kiss.
He responded awkwardly but passionately, his arms tightening unconsciously as he pulled her closer into his embrace. Their lips and tongues intertwined, carrying the refreshing scent of mint leaves and an indescribable sweetness.
After a long while, the two separated slightly.
Pei Heng's forehead was pressed against hers, his eyes were wet and full of the hazy feeling of first encountering passion. His hot fingertips unconsciously caressed the fabric of her lower back, and the awkward touch aroused a slight shiver in the girl's body.
"I want more..." he muttered softly, then leaned closer to her lips and kissed her passionately.
The moonlight flowed quietly, casting their embracing figures onto the mottled wall. The lonely wind blowing outside the window further accentuated the vibrant spring atmosphere inside the temple.
"Mmm..." Yuezhi breathed softly, turning her head away, her lips already glistening with moisture.
Pei Heng followed her with adoration, his forehead pressed against hers, his breath hot, like a child who had been craving honey for a long time, happy and excited, he gently pecked her lips, and made a satisfied gurgling sound in his throat.
After the kiss ended, Pei Heng nestled limply against Yue Zhi's shoulder, his cheeks flushed, looking like a little puppy with its fur ruffled.
He breathed softly, his eyes shining as he looked at Yuezhi, "Princess, you're so amazing... how can you do everything?"
Yuezhi's ears burned with embarrassment at his praise.
She couldn't very well say that she learned it from accidentally seeing lonely palace maids and eunuchs secretly getting intimate in the deep palace.
She had no choice but to turn her face away, her fingertips unconsciously twirling a strand of his silver hair.
Pei Heng wrapped his arms tightly around her waist, his warm hands resting on her lower back. He licked his slightly swollen, hot lips, hesitated for a moment, then couldn't resist and whispered in her ear:
"Then, does the princess know how to mate?"
Upon hearing this, Yuezhi's slightly flushed cheeks flushed, she cleared her throat, put on a serious face, and poked his forehead: "You have to be a good little dog, you can't always be thinking about that."
Pei Heng's white animal ears, which were perched atop his hair, drooped down, making his silver-white hair seem to lose its luster.
He buried his face in the crook of her neck, feeling wronged, and his toes unconsciously rubbed against her calves.
He gently placed his palm on her lower abdomen and rubbed it lightly: "If the princess doesn't like it, I won't want to think about it anymore."
At this point, she became worried again, "How long will the princess bleed? I can always smell the blood on you, and it makes me very anxious."
Yuezhi's heart softened, and she turned to place a light kiss on his forehead: "I'm really fine, I'll be alright in a few days, thank you for caring about me so much."
A gentle kiss immediately made Pei Heng happy, and he tightened his arms to pull her into his embrace.
But his body was so warm, like a heater in the cool summer night. He also had a clean scent as if he had been sun-dried, and a puppy smell, which reminded her of the afternoons when she was a child, dozing with a puppy in the Imperial Garden.
She gradually relaxed and leaned against his strong chest. Pei Heng noticed her compliance and wagged his tail happily.
His fingers gently combed through her long hair, occasionally lowering his head to smell her fragrance. His gaze sometimes lingered on her soft, fragrant lips, and he swallowed hard, remembering the sweet taste from just now.
As night deepened, the cicadas' chirping became sparse.
Under his rhythmic caresses, Yuezhi's eyelids gradually grew heavy, and she fell asleep in his arms.
Moonlight streamed through the cracks in the roof tiles, illuminating the two people sleeping in each other's arms.
Pei Heng alertly pricked up his beast ears in the darkness, and only after confirming that the breathing in his arms had become long and steady did he nuzzle her head contentedly before they both drifted off to sleep.
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